Whale’s Rib Deerfield Beach: Still A Taste Sensation

Deerfield Beach, FL – If you want an excellent meal at the right price, add the Whale’s Rib Raw Bar to your To Do list.

On a whim, I pointed the car north and took a lovely drive up A1A and found myself lured in by this old favorite for reliable seafood. I remembered the friendly and relaxed atmostphere right away and was pleased to see the familiar face of one of my favorite foodies behind the bar, one Mr. Patrick O’Connor. I let him lead the way to guide me to the best catch that day.

Here’s how Whale’s Rib stacks up:

> Conch Chowder-less spicy than I hoped but definitely a simmered all day taste with a hearty presence of conch

> Lobster Bisque- savory and succulent, this one’s a gem.

{CA’s Tip: Try mixing a little Bisque into the Conch Chowder for an extra shot of delicious! And don’t forget the Jalapeno Tabasco!}

> Steamed Clams- They have LITTLENECKS! This Jersey girl has a special love for these little gems. Steamed just right, they gave me a taste of home that will bring me back there again and again. These were priced right and super clean. Perfecto!

> Stone Crab Claws- ‘Tis the season for these babies so you just gotta get them. Whale’s Rib carries several sizes but I go big and the large claws were definitely the freshest catch. Sweet and juicy crab meat with a side of mustard sauce is a crab-lovers dream. The claws could have been pre-cracked a bit more but they were definitely worth the work in the end.

{CA’s Tip: Go for the big ones…..large claws = less cracking!}

After that seafood tour, it was time to head down Sweet Street. I passed on the Chocolate Rapture Cake and Key Lime pie and at Patrick’s recommendation tried an unusual dessert:

> Dreamsicle Cake- This orange infused layer cake with light whippy icing was a nice change of pace from the typical Florida-fared desserts.

{CA’s Tip: Pair this yummy delight with a little Grand Ma and a black coffee to up the orange effect!}

The Whale’s Rib Raw Bar is a surefire stop to get your fill of seafood. A landmark for 30 years, their classic seaside fare ranges from apps like Oysters Rockefeller and Blackened Shrimp, Lobster Salad, all manner of sizeable sandwiches (next on my list is the Fresh Dolphin Key West with swiss, 1000 Island and purple slaw!), tasty fried seafood, a Shrimp & Oyster Po Boy and amazing entree dinners at reasonable prices. Their stellar reputation even landed them a spot on Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives.

The things at the Whale’s Rib is, the menu is so awesome, decisions will be hard because you’ll want everything, especially if you live for seafood like me. Your best bet is to skip lunch and go there hungry, dine in courses and take a tour of their lush seafood offerings.

Hit up The Whale’s Rib and see Patrick or my favorite Jersey Girl, Janet and trust them to show you the best of the house. When your taste buds demand succulent seafood, The Whale’s Rib is where it’s at!